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Press Release: GRB 221009A using the Binospec on the MMT

PI Shrestha, et al. present photometric and spectroscopic observations of the extraordinary gamma-ray burst (GRB) 221009A using the Binospec imaging spectrograph on the MMT. You can read their results here.

MMT in the News

Astronomy Magazine’s article about the Tucson Triangle, including Mount Hopkins, can be found here.

MMT Observing Schedule: February 2023 – July 2023

The observing schedule for February 2023 – July 2023 can be found here.

Electronic Technician III Position Available

The MMT Observatory (MMTO), a joint venture of the University of Arizona and the Smithsonian Institution, is seeking an Electronic Technician III to join the MMTO team. Apply here.